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  • Garmin eTrex Vista H | Owner's Manual - Page 1
    eTrex Legend® H and eTrex Vista® H owner's manual
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    updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, eTrex®, eTrex Legend®, eTrex Vista®, TracBack®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. myGarmin
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    Thank you for choosing the Garmin® eTrex Legend® H or eTrex Vista® H. These units use the proven performance of Garmin high-sensitivity GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. The eTrex models operate identically except that the Vista H has an electronic compass
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    For a complete list of available accessories and maps for use with the eTrex, refer to http://buy.garmin.com. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.  eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    1 Optional Accessories............2 Getting Started 4 Installing Batteries and the Lanyard 4 Key Functions 8 Turning on the eTrex 9 Adjusting the Backlight........10 Initializing the GPS Receiver 10 Basic Operation 13 Creating and Using Waypoints 13 Using the Find Menu...........16
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    the cover loose. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the unit for several months. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Locking Battery pin slot compartment  eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    To install the lanyard: 1. Place the loop of the lanyard through the slot at the base of the unit. 2. Route the strap through the loop, and pull tight. USB connector port (under weather cap) Getting Started eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 
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    you are directed to press unit's memory. You can change the settings, and revert to the factory settings when you select Restore Defaults. Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed Service > Show Info," you should highlight Service,  eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    and press the ROCKER. Then highlight Show Info, and press the ROCKER again. Highlighted field Field On-screen buttons Getting Started eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 
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    Map page, press to zoom the map in or out. From any other page, press to scroll up or down a list or move a highlighted slider. MENU/FIND key Press and release to view the Options Menu for the current page. Press and hold to display the Find Menu.  eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    • move the map panning arrow. Vista H only). POWER key Press and hold to turn on or off. Press and release for contrast, backlighting, or to view time, date, and battery capacity. Turning on the eTrex To turn the eTrex on and off: Press and hold POWER. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    . To receive satellite signals, you must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. The number of each overhead satellite is shown. The strength of each satellite signal is shown. If the unit cannot establish a satellite fix, a list of options 10 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    ) appears when activated. Power to the unit is provided by batteries or from an auxiliary source. Power status is shown on the Main Menu and the Status Bar. The battery power icon shows the remaining power as the battery is depleted. The external eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 11
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    addresses. The amount of data transferable is 24 MB. Use the USB interface cable, provided with the unit, to transfer optional MapSource data from a computer to the eTrex. See the Garmin Web site www.garmin .com for compatible MapSource products. 12 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    GPS. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint. ROCKER while at a location, create a waypoint on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually waypoints using three methods. Press the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 13
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    to open the on-screen keypad. After entering and confirming your changes, select OK. Creating Waypoints Using the Map To create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map item you want to mark. 14 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    . Note: When you delete a waypoint, you cannot recover it from the unit. To move a waypoint on the Map Page: 1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Select the waypoint you want to move, and press the ROCKER. 3. Select Map to show the waypoint on the map. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 15
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    QUIT when finished.� Using the Find Menu Use the Find Menu to search for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits in the eTrex basemap. Additional icons appear depending on the optional MapSource data loaded to the unit. Press and hold the FIND 16 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Select the location item from the Find list and press the ROCKER. The item's information page opens, allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on the map, or create a route to the item (Go To). eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 17
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    an information page open for a Find item, press MENU to open the Options Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to select an option: • Average Location-takes several readings at the same location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy. See page 16. 18 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    a category. 3. Select an item from the Find list. 4. Press MENU > Find Nearest. The Find Menu opens with each category containing items near the item selected. 5. Select a category icon, and press the ROCKER to open a list of items near the item. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 19
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    with a geocache symbol to separate it from others. For more information about geocaching, visit www.geocaching.com. To find a geocache: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Highlight Geocache. You can view found geocaches or those that have not been found. 20 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    to find an interstate exit. Finding a City Select Cities from the Find Menu to find any city listed in the mapping data. To find an interstate exit: 1. Press and hold FIND. 2. Select Exits. A list of interstate exits near your location is shown. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 21
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    the highlighted service. 4. Select a service from the list, and press the ROCKER. Finding an Address If you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the addresses icon on the Find Menu to find an A list of matches appears. 6. Select the address. 22 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    as you travel. The track log contains information about points along its path. The track log starts recording as soon as the unit gets a location fix. The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of the Tracks page. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 23
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    frequently creates a more-detailed track, but fills the track log faster. • Style-selects the type of line that represents the track currently being recorded. 24 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    Repeat to select an ending point. Select OK. To view a track on the map: On the Saved Track page, select Map. A map showing the entire track appears. Begin and end markers are added to the track. the area, press the ROCKER and select Save. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 25
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    , to show the track. Select the point to TracBack. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the map to start navigating the TracBack. 3. Move in the direction of the first turn. At the first turn, directions to each turn are shown. 26 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    New > . 3. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the Find groups. 4. Select Use to a��d��d��i�t��t�o��t�h��e� route. 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to add additional waypoints to the route. 6. Select Navigate. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 27
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    Navigate when on a Route page, the eTrex uses a route made of waypoints or Find Menu items. It navigates directly from point to point. Navigating a Route and review route points. To change the name of the route: 1. Press MENU twice > Routes. 28 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    Select Manual (or Distance) when advancing to the next point. Select Distance to enter a radius, so that when within the entered distance, you are lead to the next point. Select Manual to transition to the next point anytime while navigating a route. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    navigating a route. The Satellite page appears only at start up. Each page has an options menu. To view the options menu for a page, press MENU. Map Page Compass Page Altimeter Page Main Menu 30 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    interest and mapping data is added when using optional MapSource detailed mapping data. Two map operating modes, position mode and pan mode, determine what is shown on the map display. Position mode pans the map to keep your present location in the eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 31
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    field, and repeat. Using Additional Map Data View listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location when using optional MapSource data disks. 32 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    • Stop (Resume) Navigation- stops/resumes navigation. • Data Fields-opens the Show sub-menu so you can select the number of data fields to show: Map Only, 1 Wide Data Field, 2 Data Fields, 2 Wide Data Fields, 3 Data Fields, or 4 Data Fields. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 33
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    Text When navigating, guidance text appears above the map. Guidance Text gives directions to a destination. • Setup Map-accesses six pages of display options. • Measure Navigating, a guidance message appears until you select Stop Navigation. 34 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    appears at your location with "REF" below it. Compass Page The Compass page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass display and a bearing or course the direction you are heading. The bearing and course pointers indicate the direction eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 35
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    the electronic compass is on. When you are not using the electronic compass, turn it off to conserve batteries. When it is turned off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation. 36 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    adversely affected if the unit is not held level or Vista H only): 1. While outdoors, hold the Vista H level and do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. 2. Press MENU > Calibration. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    directions for holding and turning the unit. • A "Just Right," "Too Fast," or "Too Slow" message appears notifying you to adjust your turning speed. Hold the unit Calibration page (Vista H only). • Restore Defaults-returns to factory settings. 38 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    . Using the Course or Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer and 3. Select Set Course. course pointer are independent of each other. The bearing pointer indicates the direction eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 39
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    the bearing pointer arrow is pointing straight up, for example, you are going directly to your destination. If it points any direction other than up, turn If you are using the course pointer option, and the right or left to get back on course. 40 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    to show either elevation or ambient pressure plots. Data fields at the top of the page are user selectable. Altimeter Page Options • View Elevation Plot-Over Time or Over Distance-view over a set in barometric pressure for a set period of time. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 41
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    Change Data Fields-select the type of data you want to show in the data fields. • Reset-reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data. • Calibrate Altimeter-if you know the correct . Select View Pressure Plot to barometric pressure. 42 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    the ROCKER up or down to adjust the vertical distance, and left or right to adjust the time or distance. Press the ROCKER to return. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 43
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    crosshairs to the point. 2. Press the ROCKER to show the point on the map. Resetting Data To reset the elevation data and max elevation fields: 1. Press MENU > Reset. 2. Select the reset options, and press the ROCKER to place a check by an option. 44 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Use the ROCKER > OK to enter the new elevation or pressure. Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer page shows up to nine types of navigation data. Choosing Big Numbers arranges the page in four large data fields. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 45
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    press the ROCKER to make a new choice. Trip Computer Page Options The option menu allows you to reset the Trip Computer data when you are ready to start a new trip, choose between Big or Small highlight the menu item, and press the ROCKER. 46 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    : From the Main Menu, select Setup. System Setup Page To access the System Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select System. • GPS-choose one of the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set Enable or Disable WAAS /EGNOS. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 47
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    the text language on the eTrex. Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • External Power Lost-set the unit to turn off if between the lightest and darkest areas of the screen. 48 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    Information Tracks Text Marine 3. With a Map Setup feature highlighted, press the ROCKER to list the options for that feature. Each page has a sub-menu of general options. To access this menu, press MENU with the preferred setup page displayed. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 49
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    -zooms the map scale to include the beginning and ending points of a route. • Detail-selects the degree of map detail shown. Map Setup - Tracks Page Use the Map Setup -Tracks page settings for Saved Tracks, Track Log, Track Points, and Go To Line. 50 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    . Map Setup - Points Page Use the Map Setup - Points page to set the map scale at which Map Points, User Waypoints, Street Label, and Land Cover appear on the Map page. Select Auto, Off, or from 20 ft to 500 mi (5 m to 800 km). Map Setup - Points Page eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    and marine charts. Map Setup - Information Page Press MENU to view options for displaying maps. Map Setup - Marine Page Use the Map Setup - Marine page to customize settings for marine colors, spot soundings, light sectors, and symbol sets. 52 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    about geocaching, visit www.geocaching.com. To setup the Geocache feature: 1. Access the Setup Menu, select Geocache. 2. Select the symbol fields if you want to assign other symbols. 3. Select Yes or No for a calendar entry when a geocache is found. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    -sets the unit (Universal Time Coordinated). of measurement to show your • Daylight Saving Time-On, speed and distance. Off or Auto. • Elevation (Vert. Speed)-sets the unit of measurement (Feet (ft/min), Meters (m/min), or Meters (m/sec)). 54 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    when below-enter the selected speed for the unit to switch from using GPS to using the electronic compass for guidance. • for more than...-enter a time limit to switch to the compass. Calibration Setup Page For the Vista H only. Refer to page 37. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 55
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    by GPS. 3. turn the unit on. Vista H only. Refer to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/products/ etrexVistaH. Click Manuals and then select the Using Jumpmaster manual. Calendar To access the Calendar: From the Main Menu, select Calendar. 56 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    onscreen keypad. 2. To view the predictions for a location, select the Location field. Games Menu To open the Games Menu: From the Main Menu, select Games. eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 57
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    to 70°C)* Performance Receiver: WAAS/EGNOS eTrex may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, 12 Vdc Adapter, or USB Cable Battery Life: Up to 18 hours 58 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    Accuracy GPS:
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    data to the eTrex, install USB drivers from www.garmin.com. Click on Support > Updates and Tracks, routes, and waypoints (including geocache sites) can be transferred between your eTrex and optional MapSource maps. Downloads > Additional Software > USB Drivers. To connect your eTrex to your
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    components. Cleaning the Screen Clean the eTrex screen using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. Apply the liquid to the cloth, and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth. Appendix eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual 61
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    in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Garmin declares that this eTrex Vista H or eTrex Legend H are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of
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    accessories page 35 contact Garmin 2 contrast find a city 21 an address 22 by name 17 point of interest 23 waypoints 20 G games 57 geocaching 20, 53 H hunt and fish 19, 57 I intersection 23 J jumpmaster setup 56 L lanyard installation 5 M main pages 30 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    57 symbol set 53 T time setup 54 TracBack 26 track profiles 26 tracks 23 transferring 60 track up 31 trip computer 45 U units page 49 units setup 54 UTC offset 54 W waypoints creating 13 editing 15 moving 15 projecting 16 Z zoom auto 50 ranges 42, 43 eTrex Legend H and eTrex Vista H Owner's Manual
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    For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House,
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